Peugeot 3008 (2011)
2011 Peugeot 3008
CarHunch analysed 13,562 real MOT records for the 2011 Peugeot 3008. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Peugeot 3008 trails the UK average by nearly 3 percentage points with a 77.2% first-time pass rate, and this is compounded by a serious concern: over half of these vehicles (52.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point in their MOT history, making this a notably problematic cohort for safety-critical issues. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These cars are running at around 69,600 miles on average—reasonable for their age—but the real tell is in the failure pattern: 3.45 average failures per test coupled with a high 19.6 advisories suggests widespread minor wear and cumulative issues rather than one catastrophic problem. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks suspension geometry, braking components, and electrical systems, as these categories dominate the advisory list for this generation.
What to check before buying a 2011 Peugeot 3008
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 52.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (89%) | 12,105 | 77.3% | 3.44 |
| Petrol (11%) | 1,439 | 76.8% | 3.51 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 9 | 77.4% | 3.67 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 8 | 76.9% | 3.88 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 78.6% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Peugeot 3008 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Peugeot 3008 vehicles fall between 54,480 and 84,239 miles.
2011 Peugeot 3008 — Still on the Road
8,276 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Peugeot 3008
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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65%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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62.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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46.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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39.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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